ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 682878 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
gravity
mediate
repulse
liability

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
celebrated
eloquent
eulogy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
induce
awe
cognition
rancorous

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
parity
glorify
duplicity
sociable

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
solace
archetypal
incongruous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."